Lemon meringue pie vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lemon meringue pie and white cake
- Lemon meringue pie has more monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, while white cake has more calcium and manganese.
- Lemon meringue pie covers your daily need for cholesterol, 17% more than white cake.
- Lemon meringue pie contains 2 times more polyunsaturated fat than white cake. While lemon meringue pie contains 3.331g of polyunsaturated fat, white cake contains only 2.162g.
- The amount of cholesterol in white cake is lower.
- White cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of white cake is 42, while the glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +258.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +24% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +109.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.185 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.331 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 1mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.331g | 2.162g | 8% |
| Carbs | 39.1g | 63.2g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.128mg | 0.277mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.582g | 3.692g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Fats | 12.9g | 10.3g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Calories | 285kcal | 356kcal | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.185g | 3.897g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.067mg | 3% |
| Folate | 25µg | 31µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.189mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 11.6µg | 10.7µg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.16mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 284mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 65mg | 99mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.214mg | 0.167mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.944mg | 1.063mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.118mg | 0.128mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 4.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 39.1g | 62.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 57.39g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.092mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.194mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.712g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)